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From faxes to phones, old-school technology makes a comeback during the Microsoft outage
By Marcus Chen
Social media reacts to the global Microsoft outage
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
More from Marcus →Managing Editor · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 6:32 PM · 1 min read
A widespread outage hit Microsoft platforms including Outlook on Nov. 12, with many users encountering trouble using their e-mail accounts and other errors across the tech giant’s suite of apps. Here are some social media reactions to the global outage.
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